When is the best time to go to Ålesund

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Ålesund, Norway. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Ålesund weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Ålesund are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Ålesund January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
2°C 127mm 0.6hrs 8.1hrs 7°C

Cool and wet weather often prevails in Ålesund during the month of January

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ålesund for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Ålesund and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Ålesund with around 127mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 25 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Ålesund February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
2°C 104mm 1.6hrs 10.5hrs 7°C

February in Ålesund is generally damp with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ålesund for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Ålesund and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Ålesund with around 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Ålesund weather in February »

March

Ålesund March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
4°C 105mm 3.1hrs 13.2hrs 6°C

The weather in March in Ålesund is characteristically cool and damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ålesund for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Ålesund and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (40°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Ålesund with around 105mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Ålesund weather in March »

April

Ålesund April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
6°C 82mm 5.1hrs 16.5hrs 6°C

Ålesund's weather in April is typically cool and a little damp in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ålesund.

April is in the spring in Ålesund and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Ålesund with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Ålesund weather in April »

May

Ålesund May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
10°C 62mm 7.7hrs 20.9hrs 8°C

May is a reasonably dry month in Ålesund and the temperature is generally cool.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ålesund, with some very good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Ålesund and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Ålesund with around 62mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Ålesund weather in May »

June

Ålesund June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
12°C 74mm 0hrs 8.1hrs 10°C

The weather in June in Ålesund is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ålesund, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Ålesund and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Ålesund with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0 hours of sunshine per day.

Ålesund weather in June »

July

Ålesund July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
14°C 96mm 3hrs 10.5hrs 13°C

July in Ålesund is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ålesund, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Ålesund and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Ålesund with around 96mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3 hours of sunshine per day.

Ålesund weather in July »

August

Ålesund August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
14°C 117mm 5.6hrs 13.2hrs 14°C

The weather in August in Ålesund is characteristically mild and damp.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ålesund, with some very good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Ålesund and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Ålesund with around 117mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Ålesund weather in August »

September

Ålesund September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
11°C 190mm 3.2hrs 16.5hrs 13°C

Ålesund's weather in September is typically cool and wet in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ålesund.

September is in the fall / autumn in Ålesund and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Ålesund with around 190mm 7.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 27 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Ålesund weather in September »

October

Ålesund October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
9°C 186mm 2.3hrs 20.9hrs 11°C

October is a wet month in Ålesund and the temperature is generally cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ålesund for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Ålesund and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (49°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Ålesund with around 186mm 7.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 26 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Ålesund weather in October »

November

Ålesund November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
5°C 171mm 1.3hrs 8.1hrs 9°C

Cool and wet weather often prevails in Ålesund during the month of November

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ålesund for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Ålesund and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (42°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Ålesund with around 171mm 6.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 26 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Ålesund weather in November »

December

Ålesund December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
3°C 168mm 0.6hrs 10.5hrs 8°C

December in Ålesund is generally wet with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ålesund for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Ålesund and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 3°C (38°F), whilst at night -0°C (31°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Ålesund with around 168mm 6.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 28 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Ålesund weather in December »

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Ålesund weather stats

Ålesund weather statistics
Hottest month: August 15.2°C 59.4°F
Driest month: May 62mm 2.4ins
Sunniest month: May 7.7hrs
Coldest month: January 2.5°C 36.5°F
Wettest month: September 190mm 7.5ins
Warmest sea: August 13.9°C 57°F
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